Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions in Alachua, FL has an opening for a Sourcing Engineer - Parts & Services

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions, the leading global supplier of equipment, tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry. Currently Sandvik has an opening for a hybrid Sourcing Engineerat the Alachua, FL location.

Purpose

• You strengthen Sandvik’s competitive position by improving supply chain value, proactively supporting Sourcing Regional Team.
• You map, benchmark, evaluate, qualify, negotiate, select external suppliers for the purchase of parts and components within multiple categories.
• You are taught and exposed on different procurement policies and procedures; you support the Regional Sourcing Team in different steps throughout the entire acquisition process, including strategic and operational purchasing, in alignment with global directives and governance models defined by Sandvik Group, Business Area and Division.
• You are taught and follow performance indicators on regional suppliers, enabling the Division to continuously improve results and deliver value to the business.
• You collaborate with peers, as well as to stakeholders, taking the responsibility for the overall outcomes on your tasks.
• You are an active member of P&S Sourcing Team and will collaborate with other parts of the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• You develop and manage multiple and simultaneous suppliers in the region, ensuring key stakeholders' involvement in the determination of requirements, specifications, selection criteria, review of proposals, negotiations and suppliers’ relationship management.
• You negotiate contracts and provide support to global, regional and local needs in regard to various suppliers.
• You ensure various suppliers' optimal performance in terms of cost, availability, delivery, quality, reliability, etc..
• You ensure various suppliers' adherence to Sandvik policies and procedures (NDA, ABC, Trade Compliance, Contracts, etc.).
• You manage the contract/relationship with various suppliers, leveraging on their capabilities, uncovering and realizing maximum value, and reducing the risk of failure.
• You map our business needs, and collaboratively develop and implement sourcing strategies, way-of-working and relationships towards various suppliers, ensuring procurement decisions support needs of key users and stakeholders.
• You prioritize and ensure that the sourcing tasks are performed in a timely manner.
• You are proactive, self-motivated and driven, with strong analytical skills.
• You act as problem solver, as process leader for continued sourcing process improvement, while effectively manage stakeholders, both internal and external, by building strong team relationships, trust, driving results and promoting cost effective and value-added solutions. Your negotiation skills are well-honed.

Experience

• ≥ 5 years’ experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Environment.
• ≥ 5 years’ experience in Mechanical Components e.g. engines, and/or hydraulics.

Education License & Certificates

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in engineering, or supply chain discipline.

Other

• English Proficiency: Advanced.
• Spanish is a plus.
• Negotiation and Strategic Sourcing expertise.
• Suppliers accounts management experience.
• Ability to travel regionally and globally if required (~20%).
• Advanced level of Excel and Data Analysis skills.

Location: Hybrid Alachua/FL. Willing to relocate to Alachua/FL.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at [http://www.sandvik.com/careers> for the Sourcing Engineer position, Job Req. ID# R0069534.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.